Reading  
Chibi: A True Story from Japan 
The students will distinguish fact from opinion in the text and recognize words that indicate statements of opinion. 
 
Vocabulary:  
Avenue – a street, sometimes wide or bordered with trees 
Ducklings – young ducks 
Nest – a structure built by birds as a place in which to lay their eggs 
Pool – a small pond; a small body of still water 
Splash – to cause water to fly about so as to wet the soil 
Spring – the season between winter and summer 
Brooded – sat on eggs in order for them to hatch 
Commotion – a violent movement; confusion; disturbance 
 
Spelling:  
Neck, bucket, brick, face, house, trick, ticket, once, since, erase, jacket, locker, chance, police, chase 
 
Language Arts: 
The students will write persuasive essays with an introductory paragraph, main body, and conclusion paragraphs. (Persuasive Writing Test is very soon.) 
Students will write abbreviated titles and initials correctly.  
Students will also continue cursive handwriting: lower case letters k, r, s, j, and p. 
 
Math:  
Students are continuing the Geometry and Measurement Unit. However, we will continue to have timed multiplication test on Friday. This Friday we will test on 7’s and students will make up any test that was missed or not passed. Your child will get a note home if he/she needs to make up or retake a test. 
 
Block  
P.E. 
 
Please return your letter with THREE times chosen for Parent Conference Night. I want to meet with ALL parents to discuss your child’s progress.  
This is VERY important!!!!!